TIC Trens takes over São Paulo suburban Line 7 as reconstruction work begins
BRAZIL: TIC Trens has taken over the operation and maintenance of São Paulo’s suburban rail Line 7-Ruby from state-owned operator CPTM.
KiwiRail locos included in Traxtion’s South African rolling stock investment
SOUTH AFRICA: Leasing company Traxtion has announced a R3·4bn programme of investment in locomotives and rolling stock to expand capacity as the South African rail freight sector is reformed.
Sète rail motorway terminal inaugurated
FRANCE: SNCF’s rolling motorway subsidiary VIIA has formally inaugurated its Autoroute Ferroviaire terminal at the Port of Sète.
Bozankaya delivers first tram to Napoli
ITALY: Turkish manufacturer Bozankaya has delivered the first of 20 five-section trams to Napoli operator ANM.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
First AVA low-maintenance stainless steel footbridge installed
UK: The first series-produced AVA modular footbridge has been installed at Greater Anglia’s Stowmarket station.
CSEE commissions its first Argos digital interlocking
FRANCE: A consortium led by MerMec subsidiary Compagnie des Signaux, working with Eiffage Energie Systemes and Systra, has commisioned its first Argos digital interlocking on the Réding – Saverne pilot line in the Grand Est region.
Eurostar and DB develop plans to launch direct London to Germany trains
EUROPE: Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn are working together to develop plans to launch direct high speed train services between London and major German cities such as Köln and Frankfurt in the early 2030s.
Battery train agreement signed as a ‘fast and realistic’ path to zero-emissions
SLOVAKIA: National train operator ZSSK has awarded a consortium of Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava a €332m framework contract for the supply of up to 36 two-car battery-electric multiple-units.
China-backed Tazara revitalisation officially launched
AFRICA: A US$1·4bn project to revitalise the 1 860 km Tanzania – Zambia Railway was officially launched during a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema.
Metro CBTC over public LTE network goes live in Oslo
Amey launches Tessera digital signalling
Stansted Airport contactless pay-as-you-go rail fare payment delayed
Offsite works accelerate Dublin tram bridge replacement
Aarhus Letbane orders tram-trains with batteries for winter operation
BNSF calls for review of Union Pacific/Southern Pacific merger conditions
Lyon – Bordeaux link leads SNCF’s Ouigo expansion drive
Construction of Dunkerque rail-road transhipment terminal gets underway
Much-delayed Class 810 fleet enters service on the Midland Main Line
Urban transport industry news round-up
Greater Anglia opens applications for First Step into Rail employability scheme
Santiago – Melipilla signalling contract awarded as civil works start
Wabtec finalises acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
Air and rail policymakers seek action on travel multimodality
First movers take advantage of InnoTrans Asia 2027 offers
Singapore public transport sector upskilling initiative launched
LNER’s ERTMS driver training app enhanced
Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens with a celebration and free travel
Stadler appeals against SBB’s selection of Siemens for SFr2bn train contract
Tram tunnel firefighting robot unveiled
